Three fun outdoor activities for kids
When you are at a loss on activities for youngsters that do not involve tablets, phones, and other tech thingamajigs, then you might like to consider outdoor play.
February 25, 2019
Tag Archive: Outdoor Play
Benefits of encouraging screen-free outdoor play
Updated May 5th 2021 To mark screen-free week, we want to celebrate the wonderful benefits of outdoor play and look at why taking a ‘natural detox’ can be so important for our children’s development. Play helps children to be creative, learn problem-solving skills and develop a sense of curiosity. In particular, free and active child-led…
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December 13, 2018
How to help your child with ADHD make friends
Making friends can be tricky for a child with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), one of the most common conditions in childhood.
October 2, 2018
Eight Physical Activities for Energetic Toddlers
Active games for energetic toddlers Toddlers are positively buzzing with energy most of the time! Here are some simple activities to help burn off some of that energy, and also help develop those all-important gross motor skills. Many of these ideas can be done outdoors or indoors – but don’t be afraid to don a…
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June 28, 2018
Top 4 Skills Children can Gain from Building Dens
Here are our top 4 things that children can gain from den building: 1. Creativity and problem solving skills Building dens offers an amazing opportunity for children to be imaginative and creative. They can build any kind of den they want – it could be their own little house, where they can invite a friend to…
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June 15, 2017
Why are playgrounds important in a child’s life?
Playgrounds are closing at an alarming rate according to the Association of Play Industries, which is threatening the fight against childhood obesity
April 18, 2017
Should Children be Learning Outside the Classroom?
Is it time to leave the confines of the classroom and begin exploring and interacting with the great outdoors to enhance children’s learning?
June 17, 2016
Play is Important – Will the Government Listen?
Play is a fundamental part of childhood and vital for well-rounded development. That’s why it is so essential that the government recognises that play should be a priority, to promote a fit and healthy childhood for the children of this country. This month a significant step has been taken to push the government towards embracing…
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October 20, 2015
Download the PLAY report by All-Party Parliamentary Group on a Fit and Healthy Childhood
The launch of the Play report by the All Party Parliamentary Group on a Fit and Healthy Childhood has been really well received by a cross section of experts. Championed by Baroness Benjamin who stated that ‘Childhood lasts forever’ and emphasised the need for adults to promote children’s healthy development through Play. The question now…
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October 17, 2015
Why I’m backing the Children’s Activities Association (CAA)
There has been a huge rise in the number of extra curricular activities for children both in pre-school and primary school age groups. What really surprised me was finding out that there is currently no standardised quality assurance for children’s activities. I, like many parents, had wrongly assumed they’d be subject to Ofsted scrutiny, and…
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August 27, 2015